Species - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈspiːʃiːz|  American pronunciation of the word species
Brit.  |ˈspiːʃiːz|  British pronunciation of the word species

noun

- (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
- a specific kind of something
a species of molecule
a species of villainy

Extra examples

There are approximately 8,000 species of ants.

All European domestic cattle belong to the same species.

Seven species of birds of prey have been observed.

Scientists now believe that the bones belong to a different species of reptile.

The islands are home to many species of birds.

This species has a black body and a white head.

...for their various and bizarrely shaped plumage, males of the bird of paradise species have few rivals...

Several different plant and animal species

Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.

The male of this species assists the female in feeding the young.

Overfishing threatens the survival of certain fish species.

Females of this species weigh 8 to 10 pounds.

Scientists announced the discovery of a new species of plant.

The island is home to several native species of trees.

Some native species are being crowded out by exotics.

Word forms

noun
singular: species
plural: species
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